Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced February 2012
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Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-30 was manufactured 2 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-30 matches up versus the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony TX66
| WG-30 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh WG-30
| TX66 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony TX66
| WG-30 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 versus the TX66.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and TX66.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192g (0.42 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 250 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $428 | $350 |